Naples Plastic Surgeons Offer Interesting Facts About Chin Augmentation Surgery

Chin augmentation might not come to mind if asked to name the top three most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries to enhance the facial area. And perhaps it shouldn’t, given that American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) data suggests that it comes in at eighth place among plastic surgeries performed above the shoulders. For the record, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, and facelift are the top three most frequently performed facial plastic surgeries.

Chin augmentation is designed to enhance the prominence and aesthetics of a weak chin, which is characterized by a lack of prominence and a backward slope from below the mouth. Aesthetically, a strong jawline helps boost one’s attractiveness and is typically equated with confidence, power, and strength. In most cases, the strength or weakness of your chin is dictated by genetics, though aging factors can decrease its prominence and make it appear weaker over time.

Whether due to genetics, aging, or a combination of the two, if you’re displeased by the appearance of your chin, the cosmetic surgeons at southwest Florida’s Naples Plastic Surgery offer several chin augmentation options. These options can strengthen your chin and make it appear fuller, better defined, and proportionate to your other facial features. To help you better understand chin augmentation, we’ve highlighted some interesting facts about the procedure that you might not know.

Chin Augmentation is Growing in Popularity

While not the fastest-growing facial cosmetic surgery, the number of annual chin augmentation surgeries performed in the U.S. has increased by more than 60% since 2000, according to ASPS data. This makes it the third fastest-growing facial plastic surgery after cheek implants and facelifts. While women account for the bulk of this growth, the number of men seeking chin enhancement is also increasing.

Interestingly, the demand for dermal fillers to reshape the chin area has also increased in the past few years. This will undoubtedly boost interest in surgical chin augmentation as a more permanent fix.

Chin Augmentation Melds Well with Other Procedures

Many patients opt to combine chin augmentation with other cosmetic surgical fixes to optimize results and aesthetically enhance the entire face. For example, chin augmentation is often combined with a neck lift and/or neck liposuction to better emphasize the newly defined chin. Chin augmentation combined with nose reshaping is also quite popular, as it helps establish facial balance and symmetry, especially in profile.

Chin Augmentation Delivers Long-Term Results

Unlike dermal fillers and some other cosmetic procedures, chin augmentation surgery has proven effective at delivering long-term results. Implant-related augmentation relies on safe, high-tech materials that hold their shape and position for years and even decades. Dr. Bonett provides augmentation techniques that include bone readjustment can provide a permanent fix.

Augmentation Can Be Subtle

Some patients interested in augmenting their chins express concerns that the changes will prove too obvious and appear unnatural. Skilled plastic surgeons, like those at Naples Plastic Surgery, are adept at crafting natural-looking aesthetic results. Implants can be sized accordingly, and your surgeon can strengthen your jawline to complement your entire face without looking like you’ve had surgery. While family and friends may notice the strength of your new jawline, they will soon get used to its prominence and your enhanced confident look.

It Is a Quick Procedure with Limited Recovery Time

Numerous advancements in surgical techniques have helped make chin augmentation a relatively quick outpatient procedure that causes limited downtime. Most chin augmentation patients describe the pain as low to moderate and experience post-operation bruising and swelling that only lasts a few days. Most patients can return to work within a week and resume all normal activities within two weeks.

Chin Augmentation Carries Few Risks

All surgeries carry the risk of infection and other complications, but chin augmentation surgery has an established record of causing few infections or other complications. While the chin area is a delicate place to perform surgery, advanced techniques help avoid damage to bone structure and nerves, while implants are made from biocompatible materials that will not negatively react with human tissue.

Learn More About Chin Augmentation with Naples Plastic Surgery

If you would like to learn more about chin augmentation, Dr. Paul Gardner, Dr. Leo Baccaro, Dr. Mark Walsh, or Dr. Andrew Bonett would gladly consult with you in their Naples, Florida-area office. To schedule your consultation, contact Naples Plastic Surgery today at 239.566.2611.